Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on land zoned for 'Open Space' and within a corridor reserved for a planned 'strategic road link', representing a material contravention of the development plan and being premature pending infrastructure design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within an area identified for a 'strategic road link' (Cornamaddy - Coosan Link road) under objectives O-TM2 and O-TM20 of the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, making the proposal premature pending the final design of the road.
- The subject site is partially zoned as 'Open Space' (Objective O-LZ8), a designation where the construction of a dwelling is not permitted, thus the proposal constitutes a material contravention of the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would interfere with essential planned infrastructure and contravene established land-use zoning objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020CPO 9.1P-LHN1 (3)O-LZ8O-TM2O-TM20
Decision Document Summary
Michael Alan Kennedy proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and secondary wastewater treatment system on a 0.33ha site at Coosan Point Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the site is partially zoned for 'Open Space' under the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020, where residential development is prohibited. Furthermore, the site sits within the path of the proposed 'Cornamaddy - Coosan Link road', a strategic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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